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The social history of crime and punishment in America. An encyclopedia. 5 vols.

Several encyclopedias overview the contemporary system of criminal justice in America, but full understanding of current social problems and contemporary strategies to deal with them can come only with clear appreciation of the historical underpinnings of those problems. This five-volume work surveys the history and philosophy of crime, punishment and criminal justice institutions in America from colonial times to the present. It covers the whole of criminal justice system, from crimes, law enforcement and policing, to courts, corrections and human services. Key themes include: evolving constructions of criminality, changing patterns of crime and criminal activity, police training and the professionalization of law enforcement, courts, biographies, crime statistics across time, organized crime in different periods, changing conceptions of prisons and corrections (punishment versus rehabilitation) and the evolution of penitentiaries.Read more...

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Document Type:

Book

ISBN:

9781412988766 1412988764

OCLC Number:

768569594

Awards:

Winner of Library Journal Best Reference Source Award 2012

Description:

1712 pages

Responsibility:

Wilbur R. Miller.

Abstract:

This comprehensive and authoratative four-volume work surveys the history and philosophy of crime, punishment, and criminal justice institutions in America from colonial times to the present.Read more...

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A series of extended essays by period complemented by primary documents make this an excellent classroom resource. -- Library Journal This addition to the crowded field of reference literature on crime is a notable improvement over similar titles... -- CHOICE "This excellent work will be valuable for a wide range of users for assignments or general interest in public and academic libraries." -- Arthur Meyers * Booklist *Read more...